Nikon Rumors recap: what to expect next?

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2019


The last “what to expect” post was pretty accurate, but I decided to update it with the latest Z50 rumors:

  • The Nikon D6 is rumored to be officially announced in January 2020
  • Nikon D850, D750 and D500/D7500 replacements still expected but no dates are set yet
  • At least one new F-mount lens expected in 2020
  • The Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens should be announced next
  • In the next 2-3 years, Nikon expects to have a pretty solid Z-mount product line (both full-frame and APS-C)
  • High-megapixel 60MP Z camera and/or another fast Z camera expected in 2020-2021 (Nikon Z8?)
  • Most of the registered cameras on this list will be announced in 2020
  • More APS-Z cameras to be announced – one above (Z70?) and one below (Z30?) the current Z50

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Nikon Z50 additional coverage (shipping starts this week)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2019


→ The Nikon Z50 is set to start shipping in 3 days (November 7). Pre-orders are now open at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.


→ Today Adobe released a new version of Lightroom with Nikon Z50 support (more info available here and here).

 

→ SmallRig already has their first Nikon Z50 accessories:

You can see the new Vlog L-shape plate for Nikon Z50 in the last video at the bottom of this post – the Z50 is attached to a tripod where that selfie screen can still be used while vlogging (at the 6:50 mark). So it seems that one of the main “complaints” about the Z50 is already solved – you can till use a tripod when you vlog with the selfie screen.


→ The Nikon Z50 won the 2020 DGP “Camera Grand Prix” award.

→ Here are the latest Nikon Z50 videos:

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Tamron’s holiday instant savings started today

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2019


Tamron’s holiday instant savings started today:

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD $200 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD $100 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 $100 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD $200 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC $50 – Adorama | B&H

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di 1:2 Macro $20 – Adorama | B&H

Additional Information:

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CIPA’s September report is out and it is not that bad

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2019




CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their September report (orange: 2019, black: 2018, blue: 2017, click for larger view):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #547

By [NR] admin | Published: November 3, 2019



→ The Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL on-camera flash for Nikon (V860II-N) is now $50 (28%) off.

→ Nikon 58mm f/0.95 S Noct – the best Nikon lens ever made?

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Reminder: the latest Nikon software updates not guaranteed to be compatible with Apple macOS Catalina

By [NR] admin | Published: November 3, 2019


Just a quick reminder that the latest Nikon software updates may not be compatible with the latest with Apple macOS Catalina – Nikon just added support for the dark mode feature introduced in the previous macOS Mojave version 10.14:

New software updates for Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility, Message Center, Picture Control Utility, ViewNX-i, NX-D and Camera Control Pro

Warning: Nikon software not guaranteed to be compatible with Apple macOS Catalina

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The Moko Jumbies of Trinbago

By [NR] admin | Published: November 3, 2019

A row of stick-walks at a rugby goalpost on the Queen’s Park Savannah.
6th January, 2019.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

A young, beginning stickwalker observes Adrian ‘Daddy Jumbie’ Young.
Queen’s Park Savannah—Sunday 25th August, 2019.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

Lightspill from the nearby Grand Stand snipes out a single moko jumbie from the shadows at the Launch of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2019.
Queen’s Park Savannah—23rd September, 2018.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

The Moko Jumbies of Trinbago is by Shaun Rambaran (portfolio: forge.co.tt | blog: method.moda):

Our History

Welcome to Trinbago (officially, Trinidad and Tobago), the twin-island nation found at the southernmost end of the Caribbean. We are a colourful callaloo of communities and cultures, proud of our heritage and always loving a good time. Our yearly Carnival is arguably one of the most diverse and photogenic street festivals of the World and it’s a great place to bring along your Nikon kit. Pretty people in feathers and beads, fire-breathing devils, steelbands, and cracking whips all glitter the landscape. And there—towering, commanding respect among the cacophony—are the moko jumbies. To give some context, please allow me a quick, condensed history:

Jada crosses genre, becoming a blue devil with Next Level Devils, while atop her usual moko jumbie sticks.
Queen’s Park Savannah—29th September, 2019.
(Shaun Rambaran / Sticks in de Yard)

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